A REALLY GOOD SHOE

It's multitoned. It's pink and yellow. It's cap-toed. It's a slingback. Or rather, a slingbow. It's fun. It's cool. It's perfect for spring. And so, it's a good shoe. A really good shoe. Thank you, Carven.

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A LITTLE BIT OF BLACK

Because that’s all you really need, isn’t it? A little bit of black in each piece you wear and everything seems to just go together. Like ketchup and mustard. Like apples and oranges. Like you and me.

 Black cuffs on pink pants, black and gray striped sweater, black vest, black slingbacks.

 And black stripes on white shirt. Added bonus for the ponytail. And for the stripes on stripes on cuffs on me. The end.   

Wearing Zara pants and shirt, a vest from H&M, a J. Crew cardigan, and Steve Madden pumps. Photos by Alicia Hanau. I love you, now love me too. Email me at aliza@stylingblack.com. Like me on Facebook. Follow me on Twitter, Bloglovin, Pinterest, and Instagram.

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THE TRENCH FOR SPRING

The trench has been a spring thing for a pretty long time: it gives the arms that necessary extra layer while still looking chic and ladylike as ever. This spring is no exception, the trench is here and it's here to stay.

Seen on the streets: The Glamorai (aka Kelly Fremel) wears a trench with a gray tee and a floral skirt on a spring day.

Seen on the runways: Burberry SS12 on the left and Celine SS12 on the right both showed classic trenches with unpredictable new spins. Burberry’s was slimmer than ever and Celine’s was boxier.

And because I am not the type of person to give you good advice without leading you in the right direction (or telling you exactly what you need in your closet), here goes. One, a classic yellow trench from Target. Two, a dual toned trench from Topshop. Three, a Valentino lace trench. Four, a Thakoon ruffled trench via The Outnet. Five, a military-esque Yves Saint Laurent trench.  And six, an Erdem herringbone ombre trench.  All worn perfectly over black. Or over nothing.

Photos via The Glamourai and Style.com. I love you, now love me too. Email me at aliza@stylingblack.com. Like me on Facebook. Follow me on Twitter and Bloglovin.

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